The United States CopyrightOffice is inviting interested parties todiscuss potential revisions relating tothe library and archives exceptions inthe Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. 108, infurtherance of the Copyright Office’spolicy work in this area over the pastten years and as part of the currentcopyright review process in Congress.The Copyright Office has led andparticipated in major discussions onpotential changes to section 108 since2005, with the goal of updating theprovisions to better reflect the facts,practices, and principles of the digitalage and to provide greater clarity forlibraries, archives, and museums. Tofinalize its legislative recommendation,the Copyright Office seeks further inputfrom the public on several remainingissues, including, especially, provisionsconcerning copies for users, securitymeasures, public access, and third-partyoutsourcing. The Copyright Officetherefore invites interested parties toschedule meetings in Washington, DC totake place during late June through July2016, using the meeting request formreferenced below.

Copyright and Technology's article is a good overview of what the obstacles we face to put eBooks before readers that we don't face with print. Appearing at person in Washington D.C.may not be easy, but RF hopes at least some library groups will make the effort. Follow the link to the U.S. Copyright office to see how.